Just past 200K here. Still going strong but the NE salt and rough roads are starting to take a toll. I plan on trading in the spring. Not sure what I going to get to replace the ST. Better gas mileage would be a positive. Looking at a Ridgeline since Ford abandoned the ST.
- synthetic oil changed every 6,000 miles since 100,000 miles,
- never abused
- replaced immediately defective parts whenever necessary (engine manifold gasket, rear axle, tie end rods, ball joints, alternator, spark plugs & serpentine belt every 100,000)
No, I had mine taken care of at 17K, under warranty. Once you approach 200K, you will have to replace your timing chains and with-in the list of things involved with that, your new tensioner's will take care of that rattle you hear.